Overview
Day 1 – Wildlife Tour & Snowshoe Adventure: Begin your Rockies journey with a Wildlife Discovery Tour, where your guide helps you spot elk, mountain goats, or even moose in their winter habitats. In the afternoon, enjoy a peaceful Snowshoe Adventure, exploring Jasper’s snowy forests and quiet viewpoints surrounded by alpine beauty.
Day 2 – Train Journey to McBride | Return by SunDog Tours Bus: Start the day aboard VIA Rail for a scenic ride from Jasper to McBride, winding through frozen valleys, icy rivers, and untouched wilderness. Relax in comfort as you soak in panoramic mountain views from your window seat.
After exploring McBride, your SunDog Tours bus brings you back to Jasper — offering new perspectives and plenty of photo stops along the way.
Day 3 – Pleckaitis Canyon Icewalk & Jasper Foodie Tour: Wrap up your adventure with a Pleckaitis Canyon Icewalk in the Maligne Valley — a guided trek through towering canyon walls, shimmering ice formations, and frozen rock formations.
In the afternoon, enjoy the Jasper Foodie Tour, tasting local favourites and learning about the stories that connect Jasper’s food and mountain culture.
Add on the Edmonton Connector or Mountain Connector to extend your Rockies experience — and save 15% when booking directly with SunDog Tours using promo code SAVE15.
What's Included
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Jasper Winter Wildlife Tour
Duration:
3 hours
Dates:
October - April
SunDog Tours’ knowledgeable guides are trained to seek out all of the park’s most iconic creatures. Big or small, there are lots of animals to see in Jasper!
Jasper Winter Wildlife Tour
Duration:
3 hours
Dates:
October - April
SunDog Tours’ knowledgeable guides are trained to seek out all of the park’s most iconic creatures. Big or small, there are lots of animals to see in Jasper!
Secrets of Jasper Snowshoe Tour
Duration:
3 Hours
Dates:
December - March
Explore a winter wonderland with a snowshoeing hike in Jasper. Grab your snowshoes and head into the Canadian Rockies magical winter scenery.
Secrets of Jasper Snowshoe Tour
Duration:
3 Hours
Dates:
December - March
Explore a winter wonderland with a snowshoeing hike in Jasper. Grab your snowshoes and head into the Canadian Rockies magical winter scenery.
Winter Jasper Train Tours
Duration:
5-7 hrs
Dates:
Year Round
This amazing Jasper Train Tour takes you on a journey along the Fraser River to quaint mountain towns.
Winter Jasper Train Tours
Duration:
5-7 hrs
Dates:
Year Round
This amazing Jasper Train Tour takes you on a journey along the Fraser River to quaint mountain towns.
Maligne Valley & Pleckaitis Canyon Icewalk
Duration:
3 Hours
Dates:
Dec 18th - March 31st
Experience the magic of winter in Jasper National Park with the Maligne Valley & Pleckaitis Canyon Icewalk.
Maligne Valley & Pleckaitis Canyon Icewalk
Duration:
3 Hours
Dates:
Dec 18th - March 31st
Experience the magic of winter in Jasper National Park with the Maligne Valley & Pleckaitis Canyon Icewalk.
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Downtown Foodie Tour
Duration:
3 Hours
Dates:
Year Round
Four plates, four drinks, one awesome experience.
Downtown Foodie Tour
Duration:
3 Hours
Dates:
Year Round
Four plates, four drinks, one awesome experience.
FAQ
Will I get pictures of animals? (Winter Discovery)
Photos are usually taken from the inside the vehicle or on the ground at a safe distance from the animals.
SnoS Group size
The guide to guest ratio is 1:12.
Is there a cancellation fee?(Train to Dunster)
Bookings cancelled 48 hours in advance will have a zero percent cancellation policy on the SunDog Tours Sightseeing portion.
As of June 13th, 2022, VIA Rail has implemented a $25.00 per ticket cancellation fee on all tickets. If VIA Rail imposes this fee at the time of cancellation, it will be applied when you request the cancellation.
What to wear (Maligne Canyon)
To ensure that you enjoy the tour, please wear/bring:
- Thermals / base layers / long johns.
- Snow pants are recommended for this tour and are mandatory if it is below -16C (3F). Otherwise, on warmer days, jeans / regular pants over long johns are okay.
- A warm sweater.
- A warm jacket.
- A hat and mitts.
- A neck warmer or scarf.
What do I wear on the Icewalk Tour? (Foodie Tour Deals)
We provide boots, ice cleats and helmets. Please be prepared for the mountain weather, it changes quickly and our winter tours run up to -25C (-17F). Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside for the majority of your tour.
To ensure that you enjoy the tour, please wear/bring:
- Thermals/base layers/long johns.
- Snow pants are recommended for this tour and are mandatory if it is below -16C (3F). Otherwise on warmer days, jeans/regular pants over long johns are okay.
- A warm sweater.
- A warm jacket.
- A hat and mitts.
- A neck warmer or scarf.
How lond is the Foodie Tour? (Foodie Tour Deal)
The tour runs from 2:30 to 5:30.
Fares
The Ultimate Canadian Rockies Winter Experience: 3 Day (Jasper to McBride)
Activity Level
Length of Stay
Adults (ages 13+)
